Question 1

why is my tongue so white with little red bumps?

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Uncertain: Your dentist may be able to accurately diagnose this.  This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 2

why is my tongue white with red bumps? i need some advice.

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Rule out fungus: A sore white whitish tongue with red bumps could represent fungal infection such as thrush (moniliasis).  Have a culture taken for a specific diagnosis and if fungus is recovered, there are many oral rinses that can cure you within 7-10 days.

Question 3

have red bumps on both sides of tongue what does this mean?

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Tongue bumps: They may be normal papillae but without seeing them we cannot determine that over the internet. See your local dentist for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 4

hard red bumps on back of tongue and it don't look v-shaped. it look like a cluster of bumps.

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Normal finding: Bumps on the back or inside of tongue are normal findings. Unless you are having some symptoms, like swelling or tingling etc. I would not worry too much, except to point this out to your physician at your next physical check up.

Question 5

what are little red bumps on my tongue?

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red bumps: Can't be sure without an examination. Where on the tongue are they located? Are they painful? How long have they been there?
If they're on the back of the tongue, they may be taste buds.
See your dentist for an examination to be sure.

Question 6

what are the tiny red bumps on tip of tongue?

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Taste buds!: Paul, those are probably your taste buds, known anatomically as your "papillary" taste buds. Sometimes they get inflamed and sore (from spicy/salty food or from microscopic trauma) and then the condition is called papillitis.

Question 7

my tongue is white and red bumps back side and pain

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Thrush?: If you scrape it and there is reddish undersurface it could be thrush.

Question 8

what caused these big red bumps on the back of my tongue?

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Unsure: You might be seeing the circumvallate papillae.These are part of the taste buds of the tongue. If in doubt, see an ENT or oral surgeon to assess.

Question 9

curious as to why are there red bumps at the back of my tongue?

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Mostly normal: These are your taste buds, and everyone has them. The only reason for concern is if they change size, shape, or color.

Question 10

geographical tongue with tiny red bumps and burnings sensation?

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Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue is also known as benign migratory glossitis.  The tongue will have patches on the surface of the tongue that are missing the normal pink papillae and appear as smooth, red "islands," often with slightly raised borders.  These patches give the tongue a map-like appearance.  These patches then heal and the condition "migrates" to another spot.  Usually without symptoms or burning

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